5 Refreshing DIY Beauty Preps for Spring Glow-Up

Spring is just around the corner, and it's time to bid farewell to the chilly days of winter and embrace the blossoming beauty of the new season. What better way to welcome spring than with a rejuvenating beauty routine? Harnessing the power of natural ingredients found in your kitchen, these homemade masks are not only easy to make but also incredibly effective in revitalizing your complexion. So, let's roll up our sleeves, raid our kitchen cabinets, and dive into the world of DIY skincare. Say goodbye to dry skin and hello to a radiant glow with these simple yet effective DIY beauty preps that will have you feeling refreshed and ready to bloom along with the flowers.

1. Brightening Strawberry & Yogurt Mask

Ingredients:

2 ripe strawberries

1 tablespoon plain yogurt

1 teaspoon honey

Method:

• Mash the strawberries in a bowl until smooth.
• Add yogurt and honey to the mashed strawberries and mix well.
• Apply the mixture to clean, dry skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Benefits:

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which helps brighten dull skin and fade dark spots. Yogurt contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates and smoothes the skin's texture, while honey provides hydration and soothes irritation.

We Recommend: Juicy Chemistry Naturally Activated Vitamin C Brightening Serum

After using this mask, boost your skin's radiance with Brightening Vitamin C Serum, extracted from Kakadu Plum,  which  is one of the world's highest sources of Vitamin C. This naturally activated serum protects the skin against photo-damage, inhibits tyrosinase and boosts collagen synthesis. It is rich in Ascorbic Acid and antioxidants like Gallic and Ellagic Acids that help reduce dark spots, blemishes and brighten the skin.

2. Soothing Oatmeal & Honey Mask

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons oats (ground into a fine powder)

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon plain yogurt

Method:

• Grind the oats into a fine powder using a blender or food processor.
• In a bowl, combine the oat powder, honey, and yogurt until you have a smooth paste.
• Apply the mixture to clean, damp skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water and gently pat dry.

Benefits:

Oats are known for their soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, making them perfect for calming sensitive or irritated skin. Honey is a natural humectant that helps lock in moisture, while yogurt provides gentle exfoliation and nourishment.

We Recommend: Clay Essentials Wild Rose Hydrating Mist

Follow up with this toner to further calm and nourish your skin, leaving it refreshed and revitalized. The soothing, gentle cleansing properties of Rose have a softening and refining effect on the skin. Use it any time of the day whenever you need a quick touch of beauty: As a toner, spray it on a clean face to tighten pores and refresh your skin.

3. Refreshing Cucumber & Aloe Vera Mask

Ingredients:

¼ cucumber (peeled and grated)

1 tablespoon aloe vera gel

1 teaspoon plain yogurt

Method:

• Grate the cucumber and squeeze out any excess juice.
• In a bowl, mix the grated cucumber with aloe vera gel and yogurt until well combined.
• Apply the mixture to clean, dry skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse off with cool water and pat dry.

Benefits:

Cucumber has cooling and hydrating properties that help soothe inflammation and reduce puffiness, while aloe vera gel is renowned for its moisturizing and healing benefits. Yogurt adds a touch of nourishment and helps balance the skin's pH levels.

We Recommend: Nourish Mantra Mystic Indian Rose Body Lotion with Coconut Oil and Shea Butter

Apply this lotion infused with the essence of the coveted Indian Rose, which imparts a lustrous sheen to the skin. Gotu kola, moringa and Indian ginseng extracts are whipped into the buttery base of Shea Butter creating a luxurious skin potion that nourishes, combats skin dryness and leaves a dewy velvet finish.

4. Hydrating Avocado & Honey Mask

Ingredients:

½ ripe avocado

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon plain yogurt

Method:

• Mash the avocado in a bowl until smooth.
• Add honey and yogurt to the mashed avocado and mix well.
• Apply the mixture to clean, dry skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Benefits:

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and vitamins E and C, which deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, leaving it soft and supple. Honey provides additional hydration and has antibacterial properties, while yogurt gently exfoliates and soothes the skin.

We Recommend: TNW-The Natural Wash Face Moisturizing Cream with Shea Butter, Marula & Avocado Oil

Give your skin a boost of moisture and nourishment with Face Moisturizing Cream consisting the goodness of Shea Butter, Marula Oil, and Avocado Oil. Ideal for Dry to Combination and Sensitive Skin, this moisturizer helps heal and hydrate skin from deep within. This moisturizer gives healthy looking smooth skin while locking in moisture the whole day. This moisturizer is also powered with Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and Aloe Vera Extracts that help calm redness and irritation.

5. Detoxifying Charcoal and Bentonite Clay Mask

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon activated charcoal powder

1 tablespoon bentonite clay

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

Method:

• In a non-metallic bowl, mix activated charcoal powder, bentonite clay, apple cider vinegar, and honey to form a smooth paste.
• Apply an even layer to clean, dry skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

Benefits:

Activated charcoal and bentonite clay work together to draw out impurities, toxins, and excess oil from the skin, making this mask ideal for a deep cleanse. Apple cider vinegar helps balance the skin's pH, and honey provides added nourishment.

We Recommend: Rustic Art Geranium Charcoal Face Wash Concentrate

Complement your detox routine with our Purifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel for a complete cleansing experience. It will mine the impurities out of your skin. Along with geranium, Patchouli & Peppermint, it doesn't get any closer to nature with calming fragrances & deep cleansing geranium charcoal face wash is suitable for oily to normal & white heads prone skin. The concentrate lasts up to three times longer than the liquid of the same quantity. Contains no sulphates, phosphates, parabens, synthetic colours and fragrance. Compact packaging, non leaking, travel friendly.

With these simple yet effective DIY face masks, you can indulge in a spa-like experience right in the comfort of your own home. Whether you're looking to brighten, soothe, or refresh your skin, there's a mask here for you. Now, it's time to take your skincare routine to the next level with our curated selection of clean beauty products. Explore our range of skincare essentials to complement your DIY mask experience and unleash the glow of spring. Happy masking!